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Multi-Capable Airmen lead the way for 443rd AES

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Meeks, 443rd Air Expeditionary Squadron client systems technician, inspects a communications antenna at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 11, 2022. In preparation for a squadron-wide technology refresh, Meeks has gone to each office to teach communication capabilities and skills to better smooth the transition for each individual. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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Multi-Capable Airmen lead the way for 443rd AES

From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Meeks, 443rd Air Expeditionary Squadron client systems technician, and Senior Airman Byron McNeill Jr., 443rd AES supply technician and security forces fireteam lead, inspect a communication antenna at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 11, 2022. McNeill and Meeks have installed three antennas on the installation, boosting the strength of radio signals for the Defenders on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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Multi-Capable Airmen lead the way for 443rd AES

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Byron McNeill Jr., 443rd Air Expeditionary Squadron supply technician and security forces fireteam lead, performs a radio check while inspecting the communication capability status of a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 10, 2022. McNeill found a passion in upgrading and maintaining communication equipment after completing Squad Systems Operator training early in his career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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How you train is how you fight: 386 AEW conducts exercise, sets precedent for mission success

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cory Bunton, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing chief of exercise, wing inspection team, worked alongside his WIT members to provide the most realistic and useful exercise experience across Ali Al Salem Air Force Base. The base engaged in two-days of exercises that tested command and control, accountability, major accident response and air and missile defense capabilities October 19-20, 2022. “We set up the scenarios so that everyone practices how they would respond,” said Bunton. “Then we evaluate their response against current policies, practices, and procedures to make sure that we are hitting the marks that we need to. We also make sure that in case one of these events actually occurs, we know how to respond and be more effective in that response.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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How you train is how you fight: 386 AEW conducts exercise, sets precedent for mission success

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Thacker, 386th Expeditionary Medical Squadron independent medical technician, simulates treating Airman 1st Class Serena Rubin, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator (bottom), during a major accident response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, October 20, 2022. Thacker was in charge of maintaining the patient's airway during the initial treatment response and simulated intubating the airway in response to the sustained injuries to maintain adequate care of the patient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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How you train is how you fight: 386 AEW conducts exercise, sets precedent for mission success

386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters transport patients to the 386th Expeditionary Medical Squadron for treatment during a major accident response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, October 20, 2022. Firefighters were able to respond within minutes of being notified and accurately assess the situation, being able to transport patients to a higher echelon of care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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Marauder 21-02 exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Kenneth Hunter, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron response force member, secures an M240 machine gun to the turret of a mine-resistant ambush protected all-terrain vehicle, or M-ATV, at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Dec. 9, 2020. The M-ATV is designed to operate on every area of the battlefield and can be configured for a wide array of mission requirements, force structures and threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenneth Boyton)
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Marauder 21-02 exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Karleigh Marin, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron response force leader, monitors the surrounding area during the Marauder 21-02 exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Dec. 8, 2020. The exercise tested the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing’s response to elevated Force Protection Condition levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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Marauder 21-02 exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Karleigh Marin, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron response force leader, secures the area near an entry control point during the Marauder 21-02 exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Dec. 8, 2020. The exercise tested unit responses to simulated attacks and increased elevation levels in the Force Protection Condition status. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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Marauder 21-02 exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Miabella Contreras, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron response force member, and Staff Sgt. Karleigh Marin, 386th ESFS response force leader, guard an entry control point during the Marauder 21-02 exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Dec. 8, 2020. 386th ESFS response teams were tasked with responding to simulated attacks and rapid Force Protection Condition level changes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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Marauder 21-02 exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Samuel Turley and Alberto Trinidad Marquez, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron response force leaders, approach a suspicious vehicle during the Marauder 21-02 exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Dec. 8, 2020. The exercise aimed to test units’ response to elevated Force Protection Condition levels in shifting scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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Marauder 21-02 exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Samuel Turley and Alberto Trinidad Marquez, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron response force leaders, initiate contact with a suspicious vehicle during the Marauder 21-02 exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Dec. 8, 2020. ASAB units were tasked with responding to simulated threats and elevated Force Protection Condition levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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Marauder 21-02 exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ashley Mercado, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron force protection escort, stands guard during the Marauder 21-02 exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Dec. 8, 2020. Members of FP are trained to support the Security Forces Squadron, increasing the bases readiness and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenneth Boyton)
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Marauder 21-02 exercise

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, prepares to patrol her area of responsibility during the Marauder 21-02 exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Dec. 8, 2020. The 386th ESFS is able to deter potential adversaries by increasing their patrols. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenneth Boyton)
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Marauder 21-02 exercise

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, scans his area of responsibility during the Marauder 21-02 exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Dec. 8, 2020. The exercise was comprised of multiple, complex situations that the Airmen had to deescalate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenneth Boyton)
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Marauder 21-02 exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Kenneth Hunter, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron response force member, mans an M240 machine gun in the turret of a mine-resistant ambush protected all-terrain Vehicle, or M-ATV, while Staff Sgt. Matthew Pigmon, 386th ESFS response force leader, prepares the vehicle before patrolling the perimeter at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Dec. 9, 2020. The turret in the M-ATV can be outfitted with an array of weapons, including the M240 machine gun, M249 light machine gun, and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenneth Boyton)
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Marauders take on Warrior Challenge

SOUTHWEST ASIA - Marauders flip a tire during the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Warrior Challenge on Dec. 27, 2014. The course took approximately 48 hours to set up and included a 5K run and an obstacle course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jared Marquis/released)
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Marauders take on Warrior Challenge

SOUTHWEST ASIA - Master Sgt. Ivory Carter, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department, finishes the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Warrior Challenge on Dec. 27, 2014. The course took approximately 48 hours to set up and included a 5K run and an obstacle course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jared Marquis/released)
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Marauders take on Warrior Challenge

SOUTHWEST ASIA - Marauders navigate the bear crawl event during the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Warrior Challenge on Dec. 27, 2014. The course took approximately 48 hours to set up and included a 5K run and an obstacle course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jared Marquis/released)
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